Beacon Croft is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S9 1EG is located in the Shiregreen and Brightside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beacon Croft, Sheffield, S9 1EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S4 8BN, S4 8BP, S9 1EB, S9 1AD, S9 1AB, S4 8AB, S9 1AA, S4 8BA, S4 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S9 1EG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S9 1EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 47.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 35.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 43.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 35.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around S9 1EG this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 28.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 28.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 19.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 65.7% | 52.5% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 77.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 76.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.2% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon Croft was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Darnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beacon Croft has the 56th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Darnall and the 493rd highest crime rate of 1,697 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Beacon Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-27 | £187,412 |
| 11 Beacon Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,330 | 2019-03-18 | £1,679 |
| 5 Beacon Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-03-08 | £226,230 |
| 11 Beacon Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2014-09-19 | £229,450 |
| 7 Beacon Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-07-25 | £207,723 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limpsfield Junior School Jenkin Avenue , Brightside S9 1AN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Nursery Infant School Jenkin Road , S9 1AS | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owler Brook Primary School Wensley Street , S4 8HQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Concord Junior Academy Fife Street , S9 1NR | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dr John Worrall School Maltby Street , S9 2QA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luqman Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Up Ltd | The Atrium Lower Mall, Meadowhall Centre, Meadowhall Way | 115 yd | |
| Roman Ridge - Sanctuary Retirement Living | Roman Ridge, 2 Lavender Way | 742 yd | |
| Royal Mail Offices | Sheffield Mail Centre, Brightside Lane | 747 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | SUMO Digital 32 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane | 808 yd | |
| Wincobank Deli | 241 Wincobank Avenue | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 299 Holywell Road | 641 yd | |
| The Crown | 21 Meadowhall Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibra's | 29 Rothay Road | 377 yd | |
| Icekingz | 163 Upwell Street | 537 yd | |
| Ameen Takeaway | 123 Upwell Street | 537 yd | |
| Hungry Town | 199-203 Wincobank Avenue | 895 yd | |
| New Begin | 82 Wincobank Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Brightside | 1 Jenkin Drive | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Park JENKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.